Before I got here, I always imagined Guatemala City to look poor and underdeveloped. So on the ride from the airport to my apartment I was SO surprised to see shopping centers, movie theaters, tons of restaurants, bars, etc. Don't get me wrong- Guatemala is a VERY poor country and most places outside of Guatemala City are underdeveloped but I had no idea what to expect being in the City. Here are some things that are in the City that I was shocked to see:

IMAX Theater

Hooters

Waffle House (yep!)

Organic Stores

Gluten Free Bakery

Wine Bars

a Zoo

... and more.

I'll take pics and post when I come across more unexpected places. It's tough getting photos though because cell phone theft is rampant here in the City so I try not to have my cell phone out when I'm out and about. 

We visited one of the many Mayan Ruins sites in Guatemala. It was beautiful!

When we got to Lake Atitlan we hired a boat to take us across the lake. You see the kid in the back they told us that he was going to be our boat driver. This was the look on my face. He looks 12! Thankfully, after they saw my face, they gave us a different driver.

Okay now I'm ready!

Yep...I know what you are thinking. "I thought Angtigua was in the Caribbean?" You're right, it is! But there is also an Antigua in Guatemala and it used to be the capitol before a huge earthquake destroyed it and the capitol was moved to Guatemala City.

Reggie being one with nature lol!

The shops below my apartment building.

The kitchen.